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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- From a decade-long career in pharmaceutical sales to kneading dough in a small shop in Balik Pulau, Penang, 48-year-old Chan Su Yin’s journey as the founder of Yin’s Sourdough Bakery & Cafe is a story of transformation, purpose and perseverance.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Today marked the end of Nik Mohamed Din Nik Musa’s tenure as Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) director-general, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilience, regulatory transformation, and strategic recalibration during one of the most difficult chapters in Labuan’s financial history.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Airline profitability is projected to improve despite supply chain challenges remaining a significant headwind for the industry, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIBB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) Licence to Win (LTW) 2024 campaign has recorded over RM200 million in total sales receipts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the appointment of retired United States (US) Army General Daniel Hokanson to the company’s board of directors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global Consumer Tech & Durables sales are projected to reach US$1.29 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report.
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SEPANG, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is working towards expanding its flight connectivity to Europe, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) for Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.